POSITION SUMMARY:

Exciting opportunity to work with an award-winning scientific research institution! Research from this independent, non-profit institute has achieved some of the highest awards such as the Noble Prize, Albert Lasker Awards, and the National Medal of Science. As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for handling various accounting tasks including bank deposits, accounts payable, invoices, and year-end audits. This is a hybrid (4 days onsite/1-day wfh), direct hire position!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in accounting, payroll or finance.
• 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Strong computer proficiency with the use of various software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong organizational skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze transactions and prepare journal entries.
• Demonstrated professionalism and customer service skills to respond in athoughtful, prompt, and accurate manner. Must have strong email/written composition skills to include knowledge of proper formats, grammar, and spelling.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive matter discreetly. Ability to follow and adhere to policies and procedures concerning confidentiality, security and retention of information and systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Banking/Treasury:
  • Prepares bank deposits, enters coding on worksheets for cash receipt workflow and journal upload. Obtains supporting documentation.
  • Resolves positive pay exceptions for the Controlled Disbursement Account.
  • Records and accounts for incoming and outgoing ACH/Wires.
• General Accounting:
  • Prepares HHMI invoices, journals, and reconciles accounts receivable. Follows-up on delinquent items.
  • Reconciles and records incoming credit card receipts and prepares associated journal entries.
  • Prepares monthly reconciliations.
  • Prepares President’s quarterly expenses report for review and signatures.
  • Prepares utility usage worksheet and charts.
  • Prepares and analyzes year-end audit schedules. This includes preparation of Executives audit summary.
  • Records and reconciles gift shop activity and inventory adjustments.
  • Prepares monthly/quarterly sales tax report and remittance to CDTFA.
  • Prepares and submits state charity registrations.
  • Prepares quarterly audit summary for Executives.
  • Assists Finance with special projects as needed.
• 1099s:
  • Maintains files for Form W-9s. Initiates correspondence with non-PO payees for receipt of pertinent tax information before payment is made.
  • Prepares Form 1099s and submits for review before filing with the IRS and State of California by set deadlines. Compiles and analyzes vendor data quarterly to ensure proper tax compliance.
• Accounts Payable Vendor Maintenance:
  • Direct deposits – Enters new or updated bank account, routing, and /or email information in Banner for AP direct deposit agreements.
  • Maintains vendor names/addresses in Banner as requested by AP.
• Backup Support:
  • Provides backup coverage for basic administrative support and/or clerical duties, such as sorting/distributing incoming department mail, in the absence of the Finance administrative assistant.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Pay Scale of Starting Pay for role: $26.92-$34.98/hr. DOE